Waco Suspension Bridge, Waco

Name: Waco Suspension Bridge
Address: Doris Miller Park, Waco, 76701, United States
Telephone: +1 254-750-8696

#9 among attractions in Waco

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The Waco Suspension Bridge crosses the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. It is a single-span suspension bridge, with a main span of 475 ft. Opened on November 20, 1869, it contains nearly 3 million bricks. It is located north of downtown Waco, connecting Indian Spring Park with Doris D. Miller Park. Every year on Independence Day, the bridge serves as a place where thousands of locals gather to watch fireworks. Indian Spring Park marks the location of the origin of the town of Waco, where the Huaco Indians had settled on the bank of the river, at the location of an cold spring. ()

Opened: 1870 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 31°33'40"N, 97°7'38"W

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Doris Miller ParkEast RiversideWaco 76701 United States

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+1 254-750-8696

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Waco Suspension Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnolia Market, Cameron Park Zoo, McLane Stadium, Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Magnolia Market, Waco
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1.3 miNW
Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
Cameron Park Zoo, Waco
33 min walk • Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre natural habitat zoo located within Cameron Park in the city of Waco, Texas, United States, next to the Brazos River.
0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Private tours
McLane Stadium, Waco
19 min walk • McLane Stadium is an American football stadium in Waco, Texas owned and operated by Baylor University. Originally named Baylor Stadium, the facility's name was changed to McLane Stadium in December 2013 to honor Baylor alumnus and business magnate Drayton McLane, Jr. who...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Waco
21 min walk • The Texas Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made "lasting fame and honor to Texas sports". It was established in 1951 by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Once it made its first induction in 1951, Texas became the first U.S. state to have a sports hall of fame.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Waco
16 min walk • The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas, is the state-designated official historical center of the famed Texas Rangers law enforcement agency. It consists of the Homer Garrison Jr. museum gallery, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, the Texas Ranger Research Center and the Headquarters of Texas Rangers Company "F".
1 miSE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Mayborn Museum Complex, Waco
25 min walk • The Mayborn Museum Complex is a 142,000-square-foot facility that opened in May 2004 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. It features a natural history museum focusing on Central Texas with walk-in dioramas including one on the Waco Mammoth Site, and exploration stations for geology, paleontology, archeology, and natural history.
0.4 miS
31°33'18"N • 97°7'45"W
Dr Pepper Museum, Waco
12 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
~360 ftNW
Bridge
Washington Avenue Bridge, Waco
2 min walk • The Washington Avenue Bridge in Waco, Texas was built in 1902 and was then the longest single-span vehicular truss bridge in Texas. It has a 450-foot span across the Brazos River.
0.4 miSW
Coworking space
ALICO Building, Waco
11 min walk • The ALICO Building is a 22-story office building in downtown Waco, Texas, United States, located at the intersection of Austin and 5th Street. The building is currently owned and operated by the American-Amicable Life Insurance Company of Texas. At 282 feet tall, it is currently the tallest building in Waco.
1 miSE
Library
Moody Memorial Library, Waco
26 min walk • Moody Memorial Library is one of the two central libraries at Baylor University located in Waco, Texas. Jesse H. Jones Library is connected to Moody by two hallways and serves as the second of the two central libraries at Baylor.
0.5 miSW
Chicago school architecture
Praetorian Building, Waco
13 min walk • The Praetorian Building is an historic 7-story building located at 601 Franklin Avenue in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Designed by the Dallas architectural firm of C. W.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Waco Suspension Bridge open?

Waco Suspension Bridge is open:

Monday 6 am - 2 am
Tuesday 6 am - 2 am
Wednesday 6 am - 2 am
Thursday 6 am - 2 am
Friday 6 am - 2 am
Saturday 6 am - 2 am
Sunday 6 am - 2 am

Which popular attractions are close to Waco Suspension Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Washington Avenue Bridge, Waco (2 min walk), ALICO Building, Waco (11 min walk), Dr Pepper Museum, Waco (12 min walk), Praetorian Building, Waco (13 min walk).